Accounting Assistant

Arkansas Talent Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Talent Group is seeking an Accounting Assistant for our client, a growing manufacturing company, to support AP, AR, and payroll. The role reports to the Controller and works with a small, collaborative team onsite in Little Rock.

Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, payroll for about 100 employees, bank reconciliations, and month-end close tasks. Strong detail, Excel proficiency, and ability to prioritize will help you thrive in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Experience processing high-volume accounts payable.
• Experience processing payroll for 50–100+ employees.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with accounting/payroll systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear, professional communication with coworkers, vendors, and customers.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach and willingness to help beyond responsibilities.
• Ability to work onsite, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Review invoices and discrepancies; coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Record automatic payments and maintain AP documentation.
• Prepare and support customer invoicing.
• Research customer account questions and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain AR records and communicate with customers and internal team.
• Process payroll for up to approximately 100 employees; review timekeeping and PTO.
• Assist with new-hire paperwork, benefits enrollment and payroll reporting.
• Support retirement plan submissions and workers' compensation audit reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll, employee, and financial information.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations; reconcile account balances and research variances.
• Support month-end close and routine accounting reports.
• Assist with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and related recordkeeping.
• Provide backup support and assist with other accounting and administrative projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Excel

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Team player

Onsite

Tools

Sage 100

Payroll systems

Job description

Our client, a growing Manufacturing company, is seeking an Accounting Assistant with hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Reporting to the Controller, this position will join a small, collaborative accounting team and support day-to-day accounting operations, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities.

This opportunity is well suited for a self-motivated professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and brings a positive, team-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, communicating directly, and adjusting priorities as business needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and on time
• Review invoices and supporting documentation, research discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain vendor records, assist with vendor setup, and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Record automatic payments and maintain organized accounts payable documentation.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and support customer invoicing
• Research customer account questions and help resolve billing and credit discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and communicate with customers and internal team members as needed.

Payroll and Employee Records

• Process payroll for up to approximately 100 employees.
• Review timekeeping information, enter PTO, and coordinate with supervisors to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain employee information in payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Assist with new-hire paperwork, benefits enrollment and changes, and payroll-related reporting.
• Support retirement plan submissions and workers' compensation audit reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll, employee, and financial information.

Reconciliations and Accounting Support

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile account balances to supporting documentation and assist with researching variances.
• Support month-end close and prepare routine accounting reports.
• Assist with purchase orders, purchasing and receiving documentation, and related recordkeeping.
• Provide backup support and assist with other accounting and administrative projects as priorities change.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in all three core areas: accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Experience processing high-volume accounts payable.
• Experience processing payroll for approximately 50–100 or more employees.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with accounting and payroll systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear, professional communication skills when working with coworkers, vendors, and customers.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and willingness to help beyond assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work fully onsite, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sage 100 and intermediate to advanced Excel
• Experience supporting a small accounting team in a growing, fast-paced business.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and inventory-related accounting process